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SUMMARY:Protothon 2k25
LOCATION:Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science\, Chennai
DESCRIPTION:<p>Protothon 2k25 is a 24-hour National Level Hackathon organiz
 ed by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering\, Hindus
 tan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)\, Chennai.<br />\n<br />\nT
 his hackathon brings together innovators and developers to build creative 
 solutions to real-world problems.<br />\n<br />\nEvent Dates: December 5
 –6\, 2025<br />\nVenue: Dr. M.G.R Auditorium\, HITS<br />\nRegistration 
 Deadline: November 30\, 2025<br />\nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/p
 McULrFESZnWQcyr7<br />\n<br />\nEligibility:<br />\n<br />\nOpen to UG stu
 dents from recognized institutions.<br />\nTeam Size: 3 - 4 members (same 
 institution)<br />\nValid student ID / bonafide required<br />\nCross-disc
 iplinary teams are allowed<br />\nInter-college teams not allowed.<br />\n
 Registration<br />\nFee:<br />\n<br />\n₹250 per participant (External)<
 br />\n₹200 per participant (HITS Students)<br />\nTeams must register t
 hrough the official online portal.<br />\nEach team must nominate a Team L
 eader for communication and coordination.<br />\nNo onspot registration.<b
 r />\nEvent Structure (3 Rounds – No Eliminations)<br />\nIdeation: Pres
 ent idea and approach.<br />\nDevelopment: Build and demonstrate progress.
 <br />\nFinal Demo: Showcase final prototype &amp\; impact.<br />\nEvaluat
 ion is based on innovation\, execution\, and real-world relevance.<br />\n
 <br />\nInnovation Tracks<br />\nIndustry Innovation Track<br />\nProblem 
 statements from industry partners.<br />\nWinners receive cash prizes + in
 ternship opportunities.<br />\nInnovation Impact Track<br />\nProblem stat
 ements revealed during the event.<br />\nFocus on social &amp\; technologi
 cal impact.<br />\nWinners receive cash prizes + certificates.<br />\n<br 
 />\nRules &amp\; Guidelines<br />\nBring your own laptops &amp\; hardware.
  (Based on problem statements)<br />\nOriginal work only\; no pre-built pr
 ojects.<br />\nWork must be done within the 24-hour event.<br />\nInternet
  and power supply provided.<br />\nNo accommodation\; participants manage 
 their own stay.<br />\n<br />\nFacilities Provided<br />\nWorkspace with W
 i-Fi &amp\; power<br />\nFood\, Refreshments and medical support<br />\nMe
 ntorship from experts<br />\nContact<br />\nConvenor: Dr AL Vallikannu\, H
 oD-ECE<br />\n<br />\nFaculty Coordinators: Dr G Vimalarani\, Mr L Manohar
 an<br />\n<br />\nStudent Coordinators:<br />\n<br />\nKalyan Vishal K (Se
 cretary) – 93428 43468<br />\nS Yuvasri (Joint Secretary) – 99946 1067
 1<br />\n<br />\n“Innovate. Prototype. Transform. – Build the Future a
 t Protothon 2k25!”</p>
URL:https://www.knowafest.com/protothon-2k25
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